International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care
Volume 5, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 47-57

Implementing community-based participatory research with two ethnic minority communities in Kansas City, Missouri (Article)

Schultz J.A.* , Collie-Akers V.L. , Fernandez C. , Fawcett S.B. , Ronan M.
  • a University of Kansas, Lawrence, United States
  • b University of Kansas, Lawrence, United States
  • c University of Kansas, Lawrence, United States
  • d University of Kansas, Lawrence, United States
  • e Kansas City-Chronic Disease Coalition and Missouri Primary Care Association, Kansas City, United States

Abstract

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) has been shown to improve aspects of health promotion initiatives. This case study examines the effects of a CBPR intervention on intermediate outcomes (changes in the community) related to preventing health disparities and chronic disease. We describe how the Kansas City-Chronic Disease Coalition used CBPR methods to help bring about community changes to reduce risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes among African Americans and Hispanics in Kansas City, Missouri. Using an empirical case study design, communities and scientific partners documented and analyzed the contribution of community changes (new or modified programs, policies or practices) facilitated by the coalition in two racial/ethnic communities: African American and Hispanic. Follow-up interviews suggest that the coalition did a better job of implementing a CBPR intervention in the African American community than in the Hispanic community. Challenges to implementing CBPR interventions in multiple and diverse ethnic communities are discussed. © Pavilion Journals (Brighton) Ltd.

Author Keywords

health disparities Health promotion Ethnic minority Community-based participatory research

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77953147549&doi=10.1108%2f17479894200900006&partnerID=40&md5=a812f0f57af1a34ee6f90a4ff601aa15
DOI: 10.1108/17479894200900006
ISSN: 17479894
Cited by: 5
Original Language: English